Abbas takes 4 wickets, reaches 900 first-class wickets at Lord's

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas reached a significant career milestone on Thursday, August 27, 2026, during the first day of the second Test against England at Lord's Cricket Ground. The 36-year-old became the 14th Pakistan bowler to claim 900 first-class wickets, achieving the feat by dismissing both England openers early in the innings.

Abbas, who was named player of the match in Pakistan's last Test victory at Lord's in 2018, was instrumental in his team's strong start after captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to bowl on a green-tinged pitch under overcast skies. The decision paid immediate dividends as Abbas struck with the last ball of his third over. England opener Emilio Gay attempted to flick a leg-side delivery but was caught brilliantly by wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan, diving to his right. Two overs later, Abbas trapped the other opener, Ben Duckett, leg before wicket for 17, a decision confirmed on review. That wicket secured Abbas's place in an elite group of Pakistan bowlers, joining legends such as Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, and Waqar Younis on the all-time first-class wicket-taking list.

Abbas's early breakthroughs put Pakistan firmly in command, reducing...